Download Skype for Windows 6.5 build 158
Skype has released version 6.5 of its voip client for Windows. With Skype it is possible to communicate with other Skype users by means of text, speech or image, or a combination thereof, via an internet connection. It is also possible to set up a video conference call with a maximum of ten people, but there is a Premium Subscription required. Furthermore, the Facebook News Feed is integrated into the program and there is Skype Home, a place where you can indicate your mood, change your profile and find new contacts. Improvements have been made in this release to record video messages for contacts that cannot be reached directly. It is also easier to add new contacts and various problems have been solved.
Skype for Windows Desktop 6.5
Video Messaging
We continue to improve video messaging while it’s in preview and encourage you to try it. Video messaging enables you to share life moments with contacts whether they’re off or online. With this release we improved the stability of video messaging and made video messaging easier to find with improved notifications.
Simplified Way to Add Contacts
We’ve made it more intuitive how to send and accept contact requests. Accepting a contact request will now appear right in your instant message view.
Fixed Issues:
File transfer
- Cancel all doesn’t cancel file transfers
- Upon cancel of file transfer the transfer shows as successfully completed
- When one participant accepted file transfer, sender could not cancel the transfer
Network issues
- Upon connection lost, no notification in call toolbar that the call was lost
Keyboard navigation
- Add phone number not accessible with keyboard
Stability
- Skype hangs when selecting offline contact and clicking on call phone
- Skype crashes for some users upon exiting
- Skype crashes for some users when tried to send a file
Version number | 6.5 build 158 |
Release status | Final |
Operating systems | Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 8 |
Website | skype |
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File size |
1.42MB |
License type | Freeware/Paid |